| Course Name |
Professional Leadership |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Sligo Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
SG_HPROF_M09 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Expand+2 years part-time, online.
The MA in Professional Leadership is delivered fully online and part-time over two years. In year one, live lectures occurs weekly. In year two, students work with their supervisor to complete their Research Project.
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Hide-2 years part-time, online.
The MA in Professional Leadership is delivered fully online and part-time over two years. In year one, live lectures occurs weekly. In year two, students work with their supervisor to complete their Research Project.
Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle. For the MA in Professional Leadership students are expected to attend 2 evenings a week which are approximately 2 hours each live class
Students are also invited to the campus once per term to meet colleagues and engage in some onsite activities. This is not compulsory and the sessions will be broadcast live where possible (and recorded) for students that cannot make it to Sligo.
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| Course Fee |
Tital Fees: €8,000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants should normally hold a 2.2 honours degree award in any discipline.
It is preferable applicants will have a minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience.
For applicants with no formal third level qualification but do have significant experience of leadership in organisations then ATU Sligo’s formal RPL process can be used to assess the suitability of applicants for entry into the the programme. |
| Course Summary |
Professional leadership moves beyond more traditional leadership and management ideas to acknowledge that change is needed, that leaders now, more than ever, must be authentic, ethical, financially aware, strategic, and ambitious for their organisation. All of which has been considered within ATU Sligo`s new Masters in Professional Leadership. |
| Course Content |
Expand+The MA in Professional Leadership covers both core and elective learning. Learners will get the opportunity to gather core knowledge, skills and competencies in Leadership; Organisational Psychology; Strategy; Financial Management and Research Method...
Hide-The MA in Professional Leadership covers both core and elective learning. Learners will get the opportunity to gather core knowledge, skills and competencies in Leadership; Organisational Psychology; Strategy; Financial Management and Research Methods. The learner can also choose one elective each term. The award will cumulate in a Research Project where students are given the opportunity, under supervision, to explore and examine ways to implement their learning within a real-life context.
Structure:
Year 1:
Year one of the programme is delivered through weekly live online classes. These classes are recorded for those who cannot attend the live session.
Year 2:
Year two is devoted to the students Research Project. Students work with their supervisor to complete their project.
Potential Funding Opportunities
Sligo Chamber Skillnet may be able to partially fund programme fees for you or your employees - for further details please contact gcourtenay@sligochamber.ie
Key Course Information
The MA in Professional Leadership is delivered fully online and part-time over two years. In year one, live lectures occurs weekly. In year two, students work with their supervisor to complete their Research Project.
Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle. For the MA in Professional Leadership students are expected to attend 2 evenings a week which are approximately 2 hours each live class
Students are also invited to the campus once per term to meet colleagues and engage in some onsite activities. This is not compulsory and the sessions will be broadcast live where possible (and recorded) for students that cannot make it to Sligo.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
Title Credits
Financial Management 05
Understanding Leadership 05
Organisational Psychology 05
Corporate Governance [E] 05
Entrepreneurship [E] 05
Semester 2
Title Credits
Strategy and Practice 05
Research Design & Development 05
Corporate Social Responsibility [E] 05
Digital Transformation [E] 05
Semester 3
Title Credits
Research Thesis 55
[E] = Elective Module.
Modules subject to availability. |
| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
This programme has wide appeal for both early career leaders and more established professionals, attracting students from many industries both nationally and internationally. The programme has attracted students with significant...
Hide-Career Opportunities
This programme has wide appeal for both early career leaders and more established professionals, attracting students from many industries both nationally and internationally. The programme has attracted students with significant management experience who wish to pursue an academic award to assist with career progression, demonstrate a commitment to continued learning, gain a competitive edge and to expand knowledge and skills in professional leadership and those who are changing/ diversifying in their career.
Further Study
Students may decide to progress to Doctoral studies in ATU Sligo or other Higher Education providers.
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| Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8511
E: admissions.sligo@atu.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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